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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.81, 219.13 and 93.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.81, 219.13 and 93.31 is: 128.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.81 : 219.13 = 93.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.81/219.13 = 93.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.81x = 219.13 × 93.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.81x = 20,446.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,446.24/158.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.75

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